Royal Ulster Yacht Club

Message from RUYC Member John Harrington “We plan to get our boat weighed and measured for an Endorsed IRC certificate. This is a good opportunity to get your boat weighed and share the costs. If anyone would be interested please reach out to me on FB Messenger or WhatsApp (07789550000)"

Important information regarding Sea Bangor. Notice to Mariners No 4 and No 5 of 2019 https://www.facebook.com/bangormarinaqml/ ?tn-str=k*F

Congratulations to Bangor boats and sailors competing at Scottish Series. Jay Colville’s Forty Licks winner in Class 1 and Emma and Paul Prentice’s Squawk second in the Sigma 33 class.

In case any of our members are cruising in Strangford Lough

Good luck to all the Bangor boats heading to the Scottish Series. You can follow their progress on the event web site https://www.clyde.org/scottish-se…/info rmation/entry-list-1/

Notice to Mariners – Bangor Harbour
No 3 of 2019
Bangor Bay Kayak Race
... Mariners are advised that the Bangor Bay Kayak Race will be held on Saturday, 25th May 2019.
Race Start 1415 hrs BST
The race will be organised and run by Belfast Kayak Club (BKC) in conjunction with Ballyholme Yacht Club (BYC) and associated volunteers.
The race will take place over 2 circular courses between Bangor Bay and Groomsport, starting and finishing at Ballyholme Yacht Club. Alternative courses are planned in the event of unsuitable conditions.
Short Course (5 km) - Yellow laid out in an area between Ballyholme bay and Bangor harbour. Standard Course (10 km) - Yellow/Pink - A circular course starting at Ballyholme Yacht Club, running to Bangor Harbour, turning east to Groomsport before returning to finish at Ballyholme Yacht Club.
Please give participants a wide berth. Thank you for your cooperation.
Should the above information change, we will update this notice.
Issued: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Kevin Baird (CMM)
Harbour Master (Bangor)
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Our neighbours Ballyholme Yacht Club are celebrating their Centenary Year in 2019. To mark this they have an exhibition in the Long Gallery at the North Down Museum.
"Ballyholme Yacht Club Centenary - this exhibition marks the long and interesting history of Ballyholme Yacht Club from its foundation 100 years ago. In the late 19th century, several attempts were made to start a second yacht club in Bangor. When World War 1 began and members went to serve in the war, the club had to close. In 1919, after a regatta in Ballyholme Bay, the club was revived and Ballyholme Yacht Club (BYC) as it is still known today was created." (North Down Museum 2019)
The Long Gallery | Wednesday 8 May - Thursday 25 July | FREE

At last - out on the water for the Rollins Insurance Spring Series😄

With the arrival of Storm Hannah the Opening Day racing has been cancelled at RUYC/BYC today. Final 2 races of Rollins Insurance Spring Series still scheduled for tomorrow. First Gun as per SIs 10.25

This Saturday from 0930 - 1600 hrs - RNLI Life jacket clinic, sea safety advice and meet search dog Max. #RNLI #uselessunlessworn #respectthewater.

Russel McGovern finished 2nd by 1 point and Conor Simms 9th in the Standard Fleet at Laser Munster Championship this weekend. John Simms wasn’t able to compete in the first 2 races but had two top 15 finishes today.

Russell McGovern and Conor Simms flying the flag for RUYC/BYC at Laser Munster Championships at Baltimore. Lying 2nd and 6th respectively after first day. Good work guys -keep her lit!